THE SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ESSENCE OF THE CONCEPT OF THINKING
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Keywords

thinking, social psychology, social cognition, cultural mediation, group influence, reflection.

How to Cite

Umarov, B. (2026). THE SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ESSENCE OF THE CONCEPT OF THINKING. WORLD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION, 1(2), 75-81. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18670524

Abstract

The article analyzes the socio-psychological essence of thinking as a culturally and socially determined cognitive process. Theoretical approaches of cultural-historical psychology, social constructivism, and contemporary cognitive science are integrated. The study highlights the role of social interaction, language, group norms, and cultural context in shaping thinking processes.

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